[Shop-talk] Converting a lamp from U.S. to European voltage

[Randall]

> We recently sent some furniture to my daughter who lives in 
> Helsinki.  I converted some floor and table lamps for her by 
> removing the U.S. plug and replacing it with a pin style plug 
> which matches the outlets in her apartment.  I reasoned that 
> since the amperage at 220 volts for a given size bulb is half 
> of what it is at 110 volts there would be no reason to 
> replace the cord, switch, or socket.  Is this correct or 
> should I have replaced any of the other components of the lamps?

The current will be fine, but I have some doubts about doubling the voltage.
Plus, if I remember right, their light bulbs don't use the same base as
ours.

Randall